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How Bismarck United Germany"
How Bismarck United Germany"
8 pages
Author: John Smith
PUZZLE
UNITY
STRENGTH
LEADERSHIP
HISTORY
Summary
Page 1: Otto von Bismarck had a big plan to unite the small German kingdoms into one strong country, like pieces of a puzzle. He knew it wouldn’t be easy. Page 2: In 1848, people across Europe wanted more freedom and rights. In Germany, they dreamed of unification, but it didn’t happen yet. Otto knew he had to work harder to solve this puzzle. Page 3: In 1862, King Wilhelm I made Otto the Prime Minister. Otto believed Germany could only be united by strength, not speeches, leading to his famous “blood and iron” approach. Page 4: In 1864, Otto won a war against Denmark with Austria’s help. Prussia gained Schleswig, and his puzzle was starting to come together. Page 5: In 1866, Otto defeated Austria in just seven weeks, giving Prussia control of northern Germany. Another piece of the puzzle fit! Page 6: In 1867, Otto formed the North German Confederation, uniting the northern states under Prussia’s leadership. He was close to his goal. Page 7: In 1870, Otto cleverly edited a telegram to provoke France, starting the Franco-Prussian War, which helped unite the southern German states with Prussia. Page 8: By 1871, Germany defeated France, capturing Napoleon III. This victory completed Otto’s puzzle of a united Germany! Page 9: On January 18, 1871, Wilhelm I was crowned Kaiser of a united Germany. Otto’s dream had finally come true. Page 10: Thanks to Otto’s strategies, Germany became a strong country. He was called the "Iron Chancellor," and his legacy shaped Europe’s future.
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